Richard Finlayson appointed head of ABC TV

April 2, 2013 11:49

Richard Finlayson is the new director of TV at the ABC, Mumbrella can reveal.

It is understood staff at SBS were informed that Finlayson, who is currently the chief operating officer, would be departing in an email today.

In an email congratulating him, SBS CEO Michael Ebeid wrote: “(Richard) will taking the next step in his career as the new director of television for the ABC starting on the first of July.”

The ABC informed staff at the public broadcaster this afternoon. In an email to staff managing director Mark Scott wrote:

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Nic Christensen

Nic Christensen worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2016, in roles including deputy editor and media & technology editor. He is former media writer for The Australian and has also worked as a reporter for The Daily Telegraph and senior producer for Radio 2GB.

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